Ezequiel Duran sparks Texas Rangers' offense in victory over Angels
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 11:35 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Ezequiel Duran hit a solo home run as the Texas Rangers secured a 5-3 win against the Los Angeles Angels on August 23, 2026, in Arlington. In a strategic move to boost offense, manager Skip Schumaker started Duran in center field for the first time. This shift is part of the Rangers' efforts to enhance their playoff push, with the team tied for first in the AL West. The win comes amid a recent struggle to score runs, leading to various lineup adjustments ahead of a challenging road trip starting Monday.
- •Duran's second-inning homer opened the scoring for Texas.
- •Manager Schumaker cited a need for offense to improve run production.
- •Rangers are now tied for first place in the AL West with 31 games remaining.
- •Evan Carter's recent struggles at the plate influenced lineup changes.
- •The team faces Central Division leaders in their upcoming road trip.
- 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — Ezequiel Duran has proven he's 'The Solution' for Rangers squad in urgent need of offense
"The Rangers are in a playoff race. And in a playoff race, you have to find what works in the moment.
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